The Sound Bank now contains samples of every note of every major instrument. Best of all, the samples are easily browsable using our easy-to-use interactive tool. Why not get started by checking out the tuba.

We've added an MP3 player for the C:T Showcase page, so you can easily browse a selection of the files composers have uploaded to their showcase sites. It's early days, but we already think it's a big improvement. Your feedback is very welcome.

C:T talks to George Vass , conductor and artistic director of the highly successful Presteigne Festival in the Welsh borders, and London's Hampstead & Highgate. Both festivals feature new music prominently, but also crucially pull in faithful audiences.